New Phasma Excerpt Explores the Captain’s Warrior Past and Her Introduction to the First Order

The official Star Wars website just dropped an excerpt from Delilah S. Dawson’s upcoming novel Phasma (set to release on Force Friday II) that reveals Phasma’s humble beginnings as a warrior on her derelict homeworld Parnassos. While leading a warrior clan known as the Scyre, she encounters a First Order officer with a familar last name and an interesting proposition.

 

 

(from StarWars.com):

 

“My name is Brendol Hux, and I’m afraid my starship was shot down by an automated defense system over your world. My language is a little different from yours, so this droid will translate to your more primitive dialect.

“My emergency pod has landed very far from my ship. I have lost several of my own people in this horrible tragedy. But if you are willing to help me, I can offer you the kind of technology and sup­plies that your world has lost. I come from a powerful band called the First Order that brings peace to the galaxy. I am tasked with scouring the stars for the greatest warriors, that they might join our cause. Our people are well cared for and well trained. Ask my soldiers, here. Troopers, is that not so?”

The three soldiers in white nodded and barked, “Yes, sir!”

“Each of these warriors was selected from a distant planet and trained to fight for the First Order. If your people help return us to our ship, I will take whoever wishes to join me back to our fleet. These soldiers will live in glory and wealth, never suffering for want again. Now, who will help me?”

The Claw people stood to cheer, but a new figure appeared beside Brendol Hux, a warrior wearing a fierce red mask.

“I am Phasma, and I am the greatest warrior of Parnassos.” Re­moving her mask, Phasma faced Brendol and waited for the robot to translate. “I will help you find your ship.”

 

For the full excerpt be sure to check out StarWars.com and keep an eye out for Phasma on the shelves of a bookstore near you on Friday, September 1st. Until next time, happy reading Star Wars fans!

 

 

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Jordan Pate is Co-Lead Editor and Senior Writer for Star Wars News Net, of which he is also a member of the book and comic review team. He loves all things Star Wars, but when he's not spending time in the galaxy far far away, he might be found in our own galaxy hanging out in Gotham City or at 1407 Graymalkin Lane, Salem Center, NY.

12 thoughts on “New Phasma Excerpt Explores the Captain’s Warrior Past and Her Introduction to the First Order

    • August 24, 2017 at 11:35 pm
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      “Sheldon?!?”

    • August 25, 2017 at 8:54 pm
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      I bet second choice was SCROTUMHAT

  • August 25, 2017 at 2:18 am
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    Looks like there’s going to be all kinds of First Order action in this. Can’t wait!

  • August 25, 2017 at 3:22 pm
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    So this kind of makes it sound like that was Phasma at the end of Empire’s End? I guess we don’t know where this excerpt takes place.

    • August 25, 2017 at 7:44 pm
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      Yeah I assumed it was her at the end of Empire’s End. Why else would they point her out?

  • August 25, 2017 at 8:56 pm
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    sounds dull so predictable

  • August 26, 2017 at 5:11 pm
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    A bit predictable, but sounds decent overall. I will take something on Phasma instead of nothing because what a wasted character. I truly feel bad for Gwendolyn Christie. She is from an acclaimed show and for her to get a part in SWs, one of the biggest franchises in the world be so utterly wasted in TFA; I’d be pissed.

    So I am glad that RJ is going to flesh her out and this book/comic will be doing that as well. Hopefully, TLJ acknowledges these aspects. Because, if LF was willing to nuke Legends for the NC and yet their main saga films do not acknowledge the stuff in the NC, especially era-related aspects, then what is point?

    It is why I loved how RO mentioned Syndulla’s name and had the Ghost(or what appeared to be) at Scariff/ Syndulla’s name called out. But I digress. Overall, I look forward to this book.

    • August 27, 2017 at 6:02 am
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      “because what a wasted character.”

      She’s been in one movie. Out of Three. I agree, however, that she should have been given more to do in TFA.

      • August 27, 2017 at 6:06 am
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        That still doesn’t change the fact she was utterly wasted in TFA, especially considering how marketed she was. But I will give Abrams credit for not killing her off. So really, she has potential to be good. Because, really I feel bad for Christie. Made a mark on a popular TV show, got the role of a life time in a SWs film and was just a glorified Stormtrooper when she should have been more badass.

        Would have been nice to see her fight against Finn on Takodana.

      • September 4, 2017 at 4:08 pm
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        I hate to say it, but yeah. Rebels felt like we needed to remind people why the OT was so great. And to be fair, I didn’t mind that. I argue that SWs works at its best wtih a small rag-tag group. It is why I adore KOTOR. But really, while I enjoy the characters; the narrative I just found was paper thin. I truly believe that Dave was unable to adapt to the change in network.

        Disney XD has a specific group of programming it tailors for its core audience which is fine. Constraints like that are necessary, after all. Imagine if something like Death Note appeared on the change? But more often, I find the best creators are those who can work well within those constraints, barring any stressful corporate over the shoulder.

        Case in point, Gravity Falls with Alex Hirsch. But yeah; that is just me.I know a ton of people who like Rebels which is cool. Personally, I believe we haven’t gotten an all around good SWs animated series and am hoping the next series can do that. For instance, an Old Republic cartoon series would be nice. 🙂

        Perhaps, in the vein of the microseries?

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